dictatorial
dic·ta·to·rial (dik′tə tôr′ē əl)
adjective
of, like, or characteristic of a dictator; tyrannical; domineering
dictatorial
modif.
Overbearing
imperious, domineering, arrogant, dogmatic; see egotistic 2, masterful, proud 2.Autocratic
despotic, authoritarian, arbitrary; see absolute 3, autocratic 1, tyrannical. See syn. study at dogmatic.
dictatorial implies the domineering, autocratic methods or manner of a dictator the dictatorial enunciation of his opinions; arbitrary suggests the unreasoned, unpredictable use of one's power or authority an arbitrary decision; dogmatic suggests the assertion of certain doctrines as absolute truths not open to dispute the scientific method is not dogmatic; doctrinaire implies a rigid adherence to abstract doctrines or theories, without regard to their practical application
Modifies a noun
- regime: This a problem faced by subjects of dictatorial regimes.
- tendency: Yes, he had dictatorial tendencies, but he was no Nazi.
- power: Once we think, we are already defeated by the dictatorial power of language.
- rule: The sanctions, however, fell short of leading to any policy change in Saddam Hussein's dictatorial rule.
- manner: The duties and responsibilities as outlined should not be taken as a license to behave In a dictatorial manner.
- attitude: Marriage problems occur because of your dictatorial attitude toward your mate, or vise versa.
Modifying Another Word
- almost: Richard was made Constable of England, which gave him an almost dictatorial power.
- not: My advice would be keep it in perspective and be gentle and not dictatorial!
- even: It may seem idealistic, even dictatorial, to state that the Linux community should simply reject commercialisation.
- somewhat: He thought how often he had laid down the law to her and how sweetly she had borne with his somewhat dictatorial decrees.
Used with adjective complement
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